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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,181.67, 37,475.99 and 17,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,181.67, 37,475.99 and 17,604.64 is: 24,271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.67 : 37,475.99 = 17,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.67/37,475.99 = 17,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.67x = 37,475.99 × 17,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.67x = 659,751,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,751,312.59/27,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,271.92

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